11 vegan breakfasts under 450 calories that are so easy, even you can make them

The foods that make it to your plate every day play a larger part in your life than you realise. Not only does your diet help you get fit and lose weight but it can also aid you in naturally boosting testosterone, prevent bloating and smelling better (especially to your partner). However, if you're a conscious member of the species who has been swept up by the wave of sustainability that's taking over the world (flip through our October 2018 10th anniversary issue to see what we mean), chances are that you're wondering if the source of your food is cruelty-free. So if you've gotten the push you need to cross over to the greener side and change things up on World Vegan Day, we're making it easier for you to lose weight while you're at it.

11 quick and super-healthy vegan breakfast recipes

If you're a non-vegetarian or a dairy-loving vegetarian, adopting a vegan diet could be challenging. But India has a variety of foods that can help you with one of the biggest challenges that come with the territory: meal prep. Many take on the vegan diet to help them lose weight or to ensure that they consume more plant-based foods in order to manage dietary problems. To take your vegan lifestyle to the next level, here are 11 easy-to-make, lip-smacking vegan-friendly and well-balanced breakfast recipes:

Slice the sweet potato and prick a few holes with a fork and bake them in the microwave for 6-8 minutes on high heat mode. You can bake the potato for a couple extra minutes if required. Take a pan and on medium heat saut? the tofu cubes and broccoli with a few drops of olive or coconut oil. Toss the tofu and broccoli together and season them with salt. If you prefer you can sprinkle some oregano as well. Serve them alongside the baked sweet potato and voila your easy vegan breakfast is ready to consume.

In a blender, add in sliced tofu, bananas, dates, protein and water and blend on high speed. Add more water in case the mixture is too thick. Pour out the mixture in a large bowl and garnish with the granola, almonds and berries.

In a bowl, add the tofu and crumble it to resemble a scramble. Then in a non-stick pan on medium heat, add olive oil and saut? the onion and bell peppers with the spices and salt. Cook well for 5 minutes. Then add the crumbled tofu and saut? again for about 5-7 minutes. Once it is cooked well, serve it alongside the avocado or vegan bread and your tofu scramble is ready to eat.

9. Almond and Date Smoothie

Blend almond milk, dates and the banana until it achieves a smooth consistency. Then add the almond butter and blend again. Once the mixture is smooth, pour it into a glass and chill it in the refrigerator for a half hour. You can even add a few ice cubes.

Take the dry oats and blend them in a mixer until they are a powder-like consistency. In a small bowl add in the ground flaxseeds with 4-5 tablespoons of water and mix well. Keep it aside for about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, add the powdered oats, chocolate vegan plant protein, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well to combine all dry ingredients. Add the wet flaxseeds mixture and the coconut oil into the dry ingredients and mix well.

In small batches, add in your almond milk and mix again till you achieve a batter like consistency. Once this is done, keep the batter aside for a couple of minutes to thicken.

In a non-stick pan, on medium heat, add a few drops of coconut oil and make sure to brush it evenly across the pan. Pour the batter with a ladle on the pan. Cook them evenly on for 2-3 minutes on each side.